No-Bake Creamy Chocolate Flan
A silky, indulgent chocolate dessert that requires zero baking and comes together in just 20 minutes. Set with gelatin for a perfectly smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes it ideal for entertaining or a weeknight treat.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 397 g)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (200 ml)
- 3¼ cups whole milk (approx. 800 ml)
- 10 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin (¼ oz / 7 g)
- 3 tablespoons cold water to bloom the gelatin
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Directions
- 1
Bloom the gelatin: sprinkle the powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water, stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes. Dissolve by setting the bowl in a warm water bath or microwaving for 15 seconds until fully liquid and clear.
- 2
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk, and cocoa powder in a blender. Blend on high for 1 minute until completely smooth and lump-free.
- 3
Add the dissolved gelatin while still warm to the blender and blend for an additional 30 seconds to fully incorporate.
- 4
Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or a lightly greased mold of your choice.
- 5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firmly set.
- 6
Serve well chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or a drizzle of salted caramel.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a deeper chocolate flavor, replace the cocoa powder with 150 g of melted dark chocolate. A shot of espresso added to the blender will intensify the cocoa notes beautifully. This flan keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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